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Landry

Posted 7/17/2016 8:06 PM (#823933)
Subject: Crestliner Fish Hawk transom wood replacement??

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I had a tiny leak on my 07 a FishHawk at a lower transom bolt so I sealed all 4 bolt holes properly again. All is good now EXCEPT my top bolts are indenting the aluminum in about and 1/8-1/4". I got a tip from a guy that this may be due to transom rot due to water sneaking in the Crestliner cap! This happened to his Crestliner. My exposed wood looks ok but I can't see the wood near the top of the transom. I am fearing that he is correct. I have some minimal flex if I stand on the motor's cav plate and bounce a bit but no obvious movement otherwise. If rotten it's not the cheapest fix. $2000+
Anyways - has anyone here replaced a Fish Hawk transom. I am not overly handy but was wondering if it was a matter of removing the motor, unbolting the fittings and sliding the old wood out. The thru hull fittings are all below the wood section. I am guessing that Crestliner would sell me a new transom wood replacement.

I am the second owner btw.

Thanks guys. Wasn't able to find any useful info on the Internet on these boats and transoms.

Landry